JULY 2024

The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which declared the original colonies to be free from British rule1234. The Continental Congress voted in favor of independence on July 2, 1776, and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later12. The Fourth of July has been celebrated as the birth of American independence since 1776, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to family gatherings and barbecues2. The holiday was formally established as an official holiday by Congress in 18705. Learn more: